The developers of Waterview Ridge are based on the Mornington Peninsula and are committed to preserving its natural attractions and lifestyle, all the reasons why it is such a popular place to live.

Orientation of building sites at Waterview Ridge enables house design to make the most of the sun, saving on power use and costs. Solar heated water will be a wise and viable alternative.

Each house will be fitted with a water tank so that storm water can be used on the garden and in the toilet.

Houses next to open spaces will have extra water tanks for increased fire safety.

Trees will be preserved in open spaces.

The following features will contribute to a sustainable development:

• Solar power encouraged as a source of energy. Houses designed to make use of optimum solar orientation.

• Tanks to supply water for irrigation and toilet flushing (saving 17.5 million litres of drinking water a year).

• Trees around the estate's perimeter will be retained in open spaces.

• Weed eradication and native revegetation forms part of the landscape plan. This includes planting seeds collected from the site.

• There will be pedestrian and cycle access around the development.

• Extra fire access points and water tanks on properties next to major open spaces. Fire management policies, including the removal of old pines and planting of fire resistant indigenous flora.